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Student application trends for the new academic year

7th October 2024

This Chartered ABS report presents the results from a short survey of UK business school Deans on trends in student applications ahead of the 2024 new academic year. The survey was circulated in August 2024 and responses were received from 53 member schools of the Chartered ABS.

Results include:

50% of Deans said applications from non-EU undergraduate students were either slightly or significantly lower than for 2023/24.
Applications from non-EU international students for postgraduate courses were reported as lower than last year by 90% of the Deans. 70% reported applications as significantly lower.
Looking ahead to the January intake, 64% of Deans are reporting that applications from non-EU international students are currently lower now than at the same time last year.

You can read and download the full analysis here: Pulse Survey - Student application trends October 2024